Laptop Hardware User Guide
Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Laptop General Overview..................................................................................... 6 Notes For The User ............................................................................. 6 Safety Precautions ................................................................................... 7 Transportation Precautions ...................................................................... 8 Preparing your Laptop ............................
Contents Table of Contents (cont.) 4. Using the Laptop Pointing Device....................................................................................... 34 Using the Touchpad........................................................................... 34 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ............................................................ 35 Multi-touch gesture usage ................................................................ 36 Caring for the Touchpad ..........................................
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1. Introducing the Laptop About This User Guide Safety Precautions Transportation Precautions Preparing your Laptop NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
1 Introducing the Laptop General Overview This document provides information on the various components in the Laptop and how to use them. The following are the major sections of this document: 1. Introducing the Laptop Introduces you to the Laptop and its documentation. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Laptop’s components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Laptop. 4. Using the Laptop Gives you information on using the Laptop’s components.
Introducing the Laptop 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Laptop. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this document, refer all servicing WR TXDOL¿HG SHUVRQQHO 'R QRW XVH GDPDJHG SRZHU FRUGV DFFHVVRULHV RU RWKHU peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
1 Introducing the Laptop Transportation Precautions To prepare the Laptop for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Laptop while the power is still ON.
Introducing the Laptop 1 Preparing your Laptop These are only quick instructions for using your Laptop. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Laptop. IMPORTANT! Selected models may feature display panels that do not fully open to a 180-degree angle, with such models do not attempt to force the display panel beyond its limit as it may cause damage to the device. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Open the Display Panel 4.
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Laptop NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
2 Knowing the Parts Top and Front Sides Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on these sides of the Laptop. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. IMPORTANT! Selected models may feature display panels that do not fully open to a 180-degree angle, with such models do not attempt to force the display panel beyond its limit as it may cause damage to the device.
Knowing the Parts 1 2 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 3 Display Panel 7KH /DSWRS XVHV DQ XOWUD FOHDU ÀDW SDQHO ZKLFK SURYLGHV H[FHOOHQW YLHZLQJ OLNH WKDW RI GHVNWRS PRQLWRUV ZLWKRXW DQ\ KDUPIXO UDGLDWLRQ RU ÀLFNHULQJ VR it is easier on the eyes.
2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Laptop. 1 1 2 3 Headphone Output / Microphone Input Combo Jack 7KH VWHUHR FRPER MDFN PP LV XVHG WR FRQQHFW WKH /DSWRS WR DPSOL¿HG speakers, headphones, or a microphone. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 2 USB Ports (2.0/1.
Knowing the Parts 2 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Laptop. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Laptop to be secured using Kensington® compatible Laptop security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Laptop to be removed IURP D ¿[HG REMHFW 6RPH PD\ DOVR LQFOXGH D PRWLRQ GHWHFWRU WR VRXQG DQ alarm when moved.
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side (cont.) Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Laptop. 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 USB Port 3.0 with High-Powered USB Port capability USB (Universal Serial Bus) allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer.
Knowing the Parts 2 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Laptop. 1 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Audio features are software controlled.
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3. Getting Started Power System Special Keyboard Functions Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Laptop power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter 3 converts AC power from a wall outlet to 1 the DC power required by the Laptop. Your Laptop comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you 2 may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters.
Getting Started 3 Using Battery Power The Laptop is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Laptop retailer.
3 Getting Started Powering ON the Laptop The Laptop’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the %,26 6HWXS WR VHW RU PRGLI\ WKH V\VWHP FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ SUHVV >) @ XSRQ ERRWXS WR HQWHU WKH %,26 6HWXS ,I \RX SUHVV >7DE@ GXULQJ WKH VSODVK VFUHHQ VWDQGDUG ERRW LQIRUPDWLRQ VXFK DV WKH %,26 YHUVLRQ FDQ EH VHHQ 3UHVV >(6&@ DQG \RX ZLOO EH SUHVHQWHG ZLWK a boot menu with selections to boot from your avai
Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Laptop a few hours of ZRUNLQJ SRZHU %XW WKH DFWXDO ¿JXUH YDULHV GHSHQGLQJ RQ KRZ \RX XVH WKH SRZHU saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.
3 Getting Started Power Management Modes The Laptop has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system.
Getting Started 3 Power Manager Utility The Power Manager Utility provides the user with an integrated power management tool that: Features an integrated user interface which lets the user easily control/set a power plan. Provides a battery maintenance tool to extend battery life. Provides an add-on value tool, such as the peak-shift utility, for saving electricity.
3 Getting Started Battery Health Battery Health provides the user with tools to extend the life of the battery by allowing the user to select battery charging behavior when the AC adapter is plugged in. When peak-shift is enabled by the user, this option will not function. 1 2 3 4 1 Choose this option if you want the battery to continuously charge until full. 2 Choose this option if you want to manually set battery charging behavior. 3 6HW WKH EDWWHU\ OHYHO DW ZKLFK WR VWDUW FKDUJLQJ KHUH 7KLV ¿HOG FD
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3 Getting Started Options Options allows the user additional functions: 1 1 You can clear your power consumption logs here.
Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys 7KH IROORZLQJ GH¿QHV WKH FRORUHG KRW NH\V RQ WKH /DSWRS¶V NH\ERDUG 7KH FRORUHG FRPPDQGV FDQ RQO\ EH DFFHVVHG E\ ¿UVW SUHVVLQJ and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same.
3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF.
Getting Started 3 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: ON: The Laptop’s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Laptop’s battery is charged or completely drained. %OLQNLQJ %DWWHU\ SRZHU LV OHVV WKDQ DQG WKH $& SRZHU LV QRW connected.
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4. Using the Laptop Pointing Device Storage Devices Connections NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
4 Using the Laptop Pointing Device Using the Touchpad /LJKW SUHVVXUH ZLWK WKH WLS RI \RXU ¿QJHU LV all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in SODFH RI \RXU ¿QJHUV 7KH WRXFKSDG¶V primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on WKH VFUHHQ ZLWK WKH XVH RI \RXU ¿QJHUWLS instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad.
Using the Laptop 4 Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Function Press the left cursor button and release. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Double-Clicking Function Press the left button twice and release. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice. Dragging-Clicking Function +ROG OHIW EXWWRQ DQG VOLGH ¿QJHU RQ touchpad. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding ¿QJHU RQ WRXFKSDG GXULQJ VHFRQG VWULNH Right-Clicking Function Press the right cursor button and release.
4 Using the Laptop Multi-touch gesture usage Multi-touch recognizes multiple simultaneous touch points to allow advanced software DFWLRQV XVLQJ \RXU ¿QJHUV *HVWXUH DYDLODELOLW\ GHSHQGV RQ /DSWRS PRGHO Two Finger Scrolling 6OLGH WZR ¿QJHUV XS GRZQ OHIW ULJKW WR VFUROO ZLWKLQ DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ ZLQGRZ Two Fingers Pinch Zoom 6OLGH WZR ¿QJHUV RXWZDUGV WR ]RRP LQ 6OLGH WZR ¿QJHUV LQZDUGV WR ]RRP RXW Convenient for viewing photos.
Using the Laptop 4 Multi-touch gesture usage (cont.) Edge Swipe (Top) Slide inwards from the top edge to open the Applications bar. Edge Swipe (Left) Slide inwards from the left edge to switch to the last opened application.
4 Using the Laptop Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. 0DNH VXUH WKH WRXFKSDG GRHV QRW FRPH LQWR FRQWDFW ZLWK GLUW OLTXLGV RU JUHDVH 'R QRW WRXFK WKH WRXFKSDG LI \RXU ¿QJHUV DUH GLUW\ RU ZHW 'R QRW UHVW KHDY\ REMHFWV RQ WKH WRXFKSDG RU WKH WRXFKSDG EXWWRQV 'R QRW VFUDWFK WKH WRXFKSDG ZLWK \RXU ¿QJHU QDLOV RU DQ\ KDUG REMHFWV NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to fo
Using the Laptop 4 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Laptop to read or write documents, pictures, and other ¿OHV WR YDULRXV GDWD VWRUDJH GHYLFHV 7KLV /DSWRS KDV WKH IROORZLQJ VWRUDJH GHYLFHV 2SWLFDO 'LVF 'ULYH )ODVK 0HPRU\ &DUG 5HDGHU Optical Drive Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your disc suppliers.
4 Using the Laptop Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, DQG 3'$V 7KLV /DSWRS KDV D EXLOW LQ PHPRU\ FDUG UHDGHU WKDW FDQ XVH PDQ\ ÀDVK memory cards as shown in the example below. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus.
Using the Laptop 4 Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Laptop and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring.
4 Using the Laptop Wireless LAN Connection The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies. The optional built-in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.
Using the Laptop 4 Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches and/or special keyboard functions in Section 3). 2. A network icon will appear in the Sidebar or Taskbar depending on your network status: No connection (Wireless function OFF) Not connected (Connections available) Sidebar Sidebar Taskbar Taskbar 3.
4 Using the Laptop Windows Wireless Network Connection (cont.) 4. When connecting, you may have to enter a password: 5. When you have successfully connected you will see the following icon in the Sidebar or Taskbar: Connected Sidebar Taskbar 6. To disconnect, click on the network icon and select the option as shown: 7.
A. Appendix Declaration and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.
A Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 7KLV GHYLFH PD\ QRW FDXVH KDUPIXO LQWHUIHUHQFH DQG 7KLV GHYLFH PXVW DFFHSW DQ\ LQWHUIHUHQFH UHFHLYHG LQFOXGLQJ LQWHUIHUHQFH WKDW may cause undesired operation. &KDQJHV RU PRGL¿FDWLRQV QRW H[SUHVVO\ DSSURYHG E\ WKH SDUW\ UHVSRQVLEOH IRU compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipme
Appendix A FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions in the user guide. This equipment is for operation within the 2.4 GHz frequency range and is restricted to indoor environments only. )&& &DXWLRQ $Q\ FKDQJHV RU PRGL¿FDWLRQV QRW H[SUHVVO\ DSSURYHG E\ WKH SDUW\ responsible for compliance could vo
A Appendix Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Laptop contains a CLASS 1 LASER 352'8&7 /DVHU FODVVL¿FDWLRQV FDQ EH IRXQG LQ WKH JORVVDU\ DW WKH HQG RI WKLV user guide. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those VSHFL¿HG LQ WKH XVHU JXLGH PD\ UHVXOW LQ KD]DUGRXV ODVHU H[SRVXUH 'R QRW DWWHPSW to disassemble the optical drive.
Appendix A DVD-ROM Drive Information The Laptop comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Laptop. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content.
